# Houthis Claim Riyadh Airport Strike

> Houthis say missile attack killed three at Riyadh airport, third strike this week.
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- Summary: Houthis say missile attack killed three at Riyadh airport, third strike this week. Houthis claim missile strike on Riyadh airport killed three people…
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## Houthis claim Riyadh airport strike
Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's main international airport in Riyadh with a missile attack on Thursday, killing three people and injuring others.

> Our armed forces successfully targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with a ballistic missile, which accurately struck its target and disrupted airport operations
## Third strike this week
This is the third time this week the Houthis claimed to have targeted the airport, following a Saudi-backed government counteroffensive.
## Houthis warn airlines
Houthis warned passenger airlines to stop flying through Saudi airspace, reiterating their call for airlines to cease operations in Saudi airspace.

> We reiterate our call and warning, for the last time, to all international airlines against continuing to operate flights through Saudi airspace
## Key takeaway

Houthis claim missile strike on Riyadh airport killed three people, marking their third attack this week.